11 US States Where the 30% Housing Rule Still Holds0

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• July 5, 2026

Most of us have heard the golden rule of housing: don’t spend more than 30% of your income on housing. Known as the 30% rule, it’s a benchmark that financial experts often cite to help households avoid becoming “home poor,” meaning they have little savings left after paying monthly housing costs. Unfortunately, for many Americans,